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Free high school general science activities
Water Drops on a Penny Scientific Method Lab Activity
This classic water drops on a penny lab has never been more clear, cut and dry than this! Students will identify and label parts of the scientific method and investigate which type of water will hold more drops on a penny: soapy or plain. Students will write a hypothesis, collect and record data, complete a bar graph, and a five part conclusion. This product is part of my Scientific Investigation Unit Bundle, which includes:10 Bell-ringers/Anticipation Reading GuideLesson- Lab Safety LessonLesso
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4th - 10th
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Beaks Lab Natural Selection Activity
In this fun natural selection activity students will simulate Darwin's finches and see how survival of the fittest can lead to evolution. This lab is available for free many places online, I just took bits and pieces of what worked for me and compiled it into a new format. In this lab, students will simulate birds needing to collect food. Each bird has a different beak (tweezers, clothespin, etc) and collects different food types (macaroni, beans, etc.) This lab has been left editable so you can
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Biology Labs and Stations Bundle
The Name Game (Getting to Know the Periodic Table)
key words: periodic table worksheets, finding elements, using the periodic table, periodic table homework, periodic table activityHave your students get to know the periodic table by matching certain clues (questions/statements) with elements. Not only does it help them associate chemical elements with their symbols and read the periodic table, but it also brings out their creative and imaginative side.- 22 questions/statements that must be matched with specific elements.- Students then must ma
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7th - 12th
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Scientific Investigation Word Wall Coloring Sheets (12 pages)
Coloring pages have recently become a huge hit all over the world. In my new series of word wall coloring pages, you can bring the excitement of coloring into your middle school and high school science classrooms.This STEM / STEAM vocabulary set includes the words: hypothesis, experiment, constant, variable, independent variable, dependent variable, data, research, qualitative, quantitative, standard error, and scientific investigation. Word Walls are an instructional tool used primarily in the
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4th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ETS1-1
Paper Airplane Lab Activity | Force and Motion Scientific Investigation
This laws of motion paper airplane activity will have students reviewing the scientific investigation process. In this lab activity, students will design and test their own paper airplane and review key vocabulary: force, gravity, speed and the laws of motion. This is a great exploratory or review activity and it is included in my Force and Motion Unit Bundle! Students will work in groups of 3 to record and measure the distance and time of their paper airplane in order to calculate speed. Roles
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4th - 10th
Matter Atoms Periodic Table of Elements Activities | Physical Science Notebook
This Physical Science Middle School Notebook product features my notebook set-up for my Matter and Chemistry Complete Curriculum Bundle! This product includes the following resources: table of contents, score sheet, notebook descriptions, Bingo Review and more! An editable version of the table of contents and score sheet are provided too! This product is also part of my Physical Science Complete Year Bundle!WHAT'S ALL IN THE BUNDLE? Notebook Set upWarm-ups with answer keyProperties of Matter Les
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4th - 10th
FREE Science Lab Equipment Skills Lab with Graphing and Data Analysis
This is a laboratory activity that covers the proper use of 5 basic pieces of lab equipment: The Celsius thermometer, the graduated cylinder, the quadruple (or triple) beam balance, the metric ruler, and the Bunsen burner. Set up in a lab station-style setting, this activity will teach, review, reinforce, and provide practice on the correct use of these essential pieces of lab equipment. Students will also review data tables, line graphs, bar graphs, and circle graphs. Topics covered by this
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
Waves- Light and Sound Unit Science Notebook | Physical Science Middle School
Get this Light and Sound Waves Unit Bundle notebook unit set-up with an editable score sheet, table of contents, notebook front cover, and more! This product is part of my Waves Double Complete Mega Bundle!WHAT'S ALL INCLUDED IN THE UNIT BUNDLE?Notebook Set-upPre-Assessment/Warm-upsLesson- WavesLesson- Property of WavesLesson- Properties of Light (Refraction and Diffraction)Lesson- Properties of Light (Reflection, Opaque, Translucent and Transparent)Lesson- SoundWaves Unit Project- Create your o
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4th - 10th
Also included in: Waves, Light, & Sound Notebook Bundle | Physical Science Middle School
Characteristics of Life Inquiry Activity
In this introductory inquiry activity, students will work with a partner or in a small group to categorize cards as living or nonliving. Through class discussion and argumentation, students will come up with a class list of which cards fall into each category, as well as a list of qualifications for how they determined what they consider to be alive. This activity is a great way to kick off the school year or your ecology unit by having students critically think, engage in discussion, make cla
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7th - 10th
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Waves: Light and Sound Word Search Coloring Activity
Give your science students a fun word search to naturally explore and discovery vocabulary words from the unit Light and Sound Waves! Also, students can color images related to the vocabulary. This product is included in my Waves Unit Bundle, which includes all of the following:Pacing Guide and Teacher Strategies/Support Descriptions10 Warm-ups and answer keyLesson- WavesLesson- Property of WavesLesson- Property of LightLesson- Refraction and DiffractionLesson- SoundProject- Trivia Board GameTes
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Waves Energy & Motion- Science Interactive Notebook Unit Plan
Puzzling! A Hands-On Look at the Scientific Method
The idea that science is always changing is sometimes difficult for students to grasp. This interactive, hands-on puzzle activity helps introduce the idea of the ever-changing nature of science in a fun way without all the scientific "jargon" that is sometimes attached to discussions of the scientific method.
With this puzzle, students will be given 4 puzzle pieces and instructed to create a symmetrical shape with those pieces. Just when they think they've succeeded, a wrench (in the form of a
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7th - 11th
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What is Science Cubing Activity - Distance Learning
What exactly IS science? Are unicorns scientific? What about narwhals? What does science look like to your students? Whether you're just starting the year or you're already at the home stretch, discussing scientific principles is important in any science classroom. This FREE resource is the perfect way to grab students' attention and maintain their interest throughout the year.WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS 1-2 DAY LESSON:EDITABLE Guiding PowerPoint NON-EDITABLE PDF cubing templateSTUDENTS WILL:Answ
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3rd - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Solar System & Planets Space Unit Notebook Handout | Astronomy Science
★★★ FREE CANVAS TOTE BAG with purchase of any Year Unit Bundle! ★★★This product features my notebook set-up for my SOLAR SYSTEM DIGITAL NOTEBOOK! This product includes the following resources: table of contents, score sheet, notebook descriptions, and more! An editable version of the table of contents and score sheet are provided too! My Astronomy Digital Bundle includes the following:Notebook Set-UpLesson- Solar SystemLesson- The SunLesson- The Inner PlanetsLesson- The Outer PlanetsLesson- Come
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4th - 10th
Also included in: Solar System & Planets Google Slides & Printable - Space Unit Bundle
Matter Elements Compounds & Atoms Handout | Matter Digital Unit Handout
This product features my notebook set-up for my MATTER, ATOMS, & PERIODIC TABLE DIGITAL COMPLETE CURRICULUM! This product includes the following resources: table of contentsscore sheetnotebook descriptionsBingo ReviewAn editable version of the table of contents and score sheet are provided too! AND MORE!WHAT'S ALL INCLUDED IN THE NOTEBOOK BUNDLE?Notebook Set-upLesson- Properties of MatterLesson States of Matter Lesson- Atom StructureLesson- Bohr's DiagramLesson- Atom BondsLesson- Periodic Ta
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4th - 10th
Earth Science Anchor Charts Free, Earth Science Posters, ESL Strategy
Earth Science Sampler 8 FREE Anchor Charts Great as Bellringers, Word Walls, Study Guides, and Concept Boards | Great for ESL Students | Google Link for Distance Learning This product is a sample of the hundreds of Earth Science Anchor Charts available for purchase. Follow, visit, and leave feedback! Sign up for email updates and follow me on TPT for updates.INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING Earth’s SpheresOcean Floor TopographyStates of WaterAir PressureTilt and TidesEclipsesNatural ResourcesEnergy Cons
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Earth Science Anchor Charts BUNDLE (Earth Science Bundle), NGSS Posters
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Activity Cell Energy Sorting Worksheet
GET KIDS THINKING with this quick yet effective cell energy activity!⭐ Our CELL ENERGY UNIT has everything you need to cover this topic! ⭐In this activity, students will sort and categorize 24 phrases that are associated with either photosynthesis or cellular respiration. Phrases review the reactants and products of each process, where they occur, how energy is involved, etc. This gets kids thinking beyond memorized definitions!Compliments the Following NGSS Standards:MS-LS1-6: Construct a scien
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7th - 10th
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MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS1-6
Also included in: Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Complete Cell Energy Unit
First Day of School PowerPoint, Class Expectations, Goal Setting
This is a First Day of School PowerPoint that I use with middle-level students to start the year in a positive and productive direction. The PowerPoint describes classroom expectations, is somewhat fun, but most importantly welcomes and motivates the students. I have provided the one that I use for science which of course will explore hydrocarbons, alcohols, and deliver a few wows. I have also provided an all purpose edited version without science exploration / combustion demonstrations for t
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4th - 12th
Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Stations {FREE}
These stations will keep your students MOVING! Designed to fit in one class period, your students will build on what they have been taught in the classroom concerning weathering, erosion, and deposition. This is a great way to reinforce material in your Earth Science classroom, or a great way to review for state standards assessments. You can opt to use these activities as stations and simply use them as labs or activities to enhance what you already have planned in the classroom. This bundle in
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4th - 9th
Adaptations and Natural Selection Task Cards
This engaging, hands-on science task card set challenges your students to learn the basics of adaptations and natural selection including animal behaviors, Charles Darwin, and much more. This resource contains 32 different cards. These cards are great for review, rotations, partner work, or independent study. Included in this set is the following:-Charles Darwin and Natural Selection-Instinct vs. Learned Behaviors-Camouflage and Mimicry with examples-Structural, Behavioral, and Physiological Ad
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Science Task Card Bundle
Plate Tectonics Worksheet
Students identify tectonic boundaries and the geologic features and processes that occur there using a diagram and word bank.A teacher key and tips are included. A numbered version with word bank and a labeled version is also included that you can project for students to self-check or simply print as is as written notes.⭐ Topics Included:Subduction zoneConvergent BoundaryDivergent BoundaryTransform BoundaryVolcanic Island ArcVolcanic Mountain ArcAsthenosphereLithosphereRift ValleyMid-Ocean Ridge
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Plate Tectonics Growing Discount Bundle
Magnets & Magnetism Review Maze- Print & Digital
Provide your students with review/reinforcement with this MAGNETISM REVIEW MAZE WORKSHEET! Use as a homework assignment, end of class assessment, race/game or part of a station activity for quick review before a quiz/test. I have included an answer key for easy grading. Need a digital option? No problem! I have included a digital version of this worksheet, making it perfect for flipped classrooms, distance learning and online courses.Bundle and SAVE 30% with my Physical Science MAZES: [GROWING]
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5th - 11th
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Also included in: Forms of Energy MAZE worksheet BUNDLE (Distance Learning Compatible)
Laws of Motion Vocabulary Word Search Coloring Activity
Do you have early finishers?! Give your students a fun word search to help them explore vocabulary in the Force and Motion Unit. Also, students can color images related to the vocabulary. This activity is included in my Force and Motion Notebook Bundle | Physical Science Middle School!Force and Motion Complete Unit Bundle includes:Notebook Set-UpPre-Assessment/Warm-upLesson- Speed and MotionLesson- Acceleration and VelocityLesson- Force and FrictionLesson- Net BalancesLesson- Newton's Laws of Mo
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Waves Energy & Motion- Science Interactive Notebook Unit Plan
FREE Identifying Variables Practice
Teaching about variables or the scientific method?
This FREE, printable, reproducible worksheet (answer key included) can help with independent, dependent, and control variables!
This worksheet is a designed as practice identifying variables, although it may be used as an introduction or homework.
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Students will be able to identify independent, dependent, and control variables.
Common Core Standard(s) Alignment:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-8.4 Determine the meaning of symbols, key term
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6th - 10th
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Newton's Laws, Forces in Motion, Simple Machines Printable Work Bundles
These are the work bundles and some preview slideshows of my 4 Part Laws of Motion and Simple Machines Unit that I offer on TpT. The four Work Bundles are included that chronologically follow the detailed PowerPoint slideshows for an amazing learning experience. The first work bundle is 15 pages and explores Newton's three laws of motion and friction. The second part includes an 11 page work bundle that investigates potential and kinetic energy. The third bundle includes an 18 page work bundle
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8th - 10th
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